Thread: Makin' Shavings / Turner's Projects.

You should start a cottage business.

Nice one Jerry. I like that you matched the grain.

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

You should start a cottage business.

I have found that if I was to sell the stuff I turn I would have to work for 25 to 50 cents an hour. Maybe if I had the time to dedicate to this hobby and get some experience so I could speed up and make in bulk I could do it but I bet I'd still be losing money in the end. Oh well, It's still fun. I will say I've sold 3 brushes.

Originally Posted by Gasman

I have found that if I was to sell the stuff I turn I would have to work for 25 to 50 cents an hour. Maybe if I had the time to dedicate to this hobby and get some experience so I could speed up and make in bulk I could do it but I bet I'd still be losing money in the end. Oh well, It's still fun. I will say I've sold 3 brushes.

So are you saying that you can turn anything but a profit?

Good one, Paul.

Made this on my weekend. Then had to run out and buy blades for it as I cant have a razor without blades.
Thanks to Shaun and Mike for the kit...

I’m glad you are making some gear. I can’t wait to see the next project.

Originally Posted by Gasman

Made this on my weekend. Then had to run out and buy blades for it as I cant have a razor without blades.
Thanks to Shaun and Mike for the kit...

I just ordered that same hardware set but in gunmetal

9 months since any posts in this thread so...
I wanted to test my hands to see if I had the strength to hold some wood-turning tools. Guess I can. But only for a little time. Not hours.

I made this Shave brush out of Spalted Tamarind.
About 15 coats of CA. And set a basic 22mm badger knot in it with a loft of 48mm.
The epoxy is still setting up so maybe I will give it a try tomorrow.

Just what I needed. Another brush. LOL.

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

You should start a cottage business.

Can you turn a cottage Jerry?